The research and findings of many a media theorist all state that the first ten minutes of any film are the most important. ... The film ‘Seven’, directed by David Fincher in 1995, makes great use of its first ten minutes; characters are introduced and developed, narrative is worked upon and a key problematic is brought in at the cut-off point. ...
Before the credit sequence there is an approximate four-minute section that introduces the audience to the two main characters – William Somerset and David Mills. ... A chess set stands in the foreground of the opening shot, yet the scene gives no indication of anyone else living with him. ...
In the very same scene we are introduced to David Mills, played by Brad Pitt. ...
The theories of Ellis and Sid Field prove correct with ‘Seven’ - a problematic is introduced almost exactly at the ten minute point and the development of characters has sufficiently whetted the audience appetite.
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